2005 GMC Yukon vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 GMC Yukon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (287 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Yukon. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Yukon | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3210 mm |
